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Get ready to turn your pear haul into pantry gold! In this lively workshop with the UC Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties, we’ll celebrate all things pear—starting with a quick peek at their juicy history and the many varieties you’ll love. Then, roll up your sleeves and…

Join industry leaders, researchers, and growers for a morning of expert updates and cutting-edge insights into strawberry production. Topics include cultivar development, soilborne pathogen management, irrigation strategies, pest control, and regulatory updates from Ventura County and the California…

One of the easiest ways to add some California natives to your garden is by planting annual wildflowers. It will soon be time to plant seeds for spring and summer blooms. Master Gardeners will give a free talk on the benefits of growing a variety of native wildflowers and how to get started. A 45-minute talk…

Do you want to know how to get the most “bang for your [calorie] buck”? This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit a great show from 2015. We will get your taste buds and green thumbs in tune. UCCE Master Gardener Ann Liu talked with Cathy Thomas, author of “50 Best Plants on the…

Tough in summer, succulents can be sensitive in winter. Learn some expert tips in this online class! Please join UC Master Gardener Janice Moody to learn how best to protect your tender succulents during our Bay Area winter climate fluctuations—from atmospheric rivers to freezing temperatures…